Ragtime Rye Whiskey vs Glengoyne 9 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Ragtime Rye WhiskeyGlengoyne 9 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyGlengoyne
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV45.2%46%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£38.99£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner70/100
Value100/100

Glengoyne 9 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne 9 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Ragtime Rye Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Ragtime Rye Whiskey is better value at £39 vs £43.

For beginners: Ragtime Rye Whiskey is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£38.99 vs £42.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glengoyne 9 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£42.95 vs £38.99)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Ragtime?

Ragtime Rye Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

Who should buy Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 9 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey

VegetativeNuttyYeasty

Only Glengoyne 9 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

VanillaCitricFresh Fruit

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Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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